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Question
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Jainism was divided into two sects, ___________ and _________.
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Solution
Jainism was divided into two sects, Digambaras and Svetambaras.
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Fill in the blank:
At the age of 42, Mahavira conquered both misery and happiness and became ___________.
Match Column A with Column B
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | 540 BC - 468 BC | (a) | Worship of Bodhisattvas |
| 2 | Pavapuri | (b) | First Sermon given by Buddha |
| 3 | Tri-Ratnas | (c) | The Enlightened One |
| 4 | Digambaras | (d) | Aim of Buddha |
| 5 | Svetambaras | (e) | Mahavira |
| 6 | Buddha | (f) | Collection of Buddha's teachings |
| 7 | Nirvana | (g) | Right Faith, Righ Knowledge, Right Action |
| 8 | Deer Park at Sarnath | (h) | The sky-clad sect of Jainism |
| 9 | Tri-Pitakas | (i) | The White-clad sect of the Jains |
| 10 | Mahayana | (j) | Place where Mahavira Died |
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Jainism’s strict insistence on non-violence and penance made it popular in India.
Textbook Keywords: Digambara Sect of Jainism
Textbook Keywords: Purvas and Angas
Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.
In which parts of India is Jainism still popular?
State whether the following is true or false.
Mahavira was the last Tirthankara of the Jains.
Mention any one difference between the Digambaras and the Svetambaras.
From where the religious literature of the Jains is found?
